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Letocetum is a Roman fort and associated settlement situated near Wall in Staffordshire, strategically positioned on Watling Street during the Roman occupation of Britain. The site dates from the 1st to 4th centuries AD and served as an important military installation and trading post controlling traffic along this major arterial route through the Midlands. Archaeological investigation has revealed substantial remains including the fort's defensive structures, internal buildings, and evidence of civilian occupation outside the military compound, demonstrating the site's role as a significant administrative and commercial centre. The monument represents a well-preserved example of Romano-British frontier infrastructure and continues to yield material evidence of daily life during the Roman period in the region.
Roman site, Letocetum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006108. View the official record →
Letocetum is a Roman fort and associated settlement situated near Wall in Staffordshire, strategically positioned on Watling Street during the Roman occupation of Britain. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006108.
Roman site, Letocetum is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006108.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Grey Friars (3.4 km), Maple Hayes moated site (3.5 km), Prince Rupert's Mound: a 17th century fieldwork (3.8 km).
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